Financial Aid Specialist: Help Students Access Funds

Central Community College Nebraska; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health & dental covered

Retirement contributions

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Central Community College in Columbus is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to deliver accurate financial aid services to students and their families. You will advise on options, review applications, and manage scholarships in a compliant manner.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments and ongoing professional development to stay current with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Experience delivering financial aid advising to students and families.
• Experience managing external scholarships and agency funding.

Responsibilities

• Advising students on financial aid options and eligibility.
• Process FAFSA applications and verify documentation accurately.
• Recalculate and update financial aid awards as eligibility changes.
• Coordinate Federal Work-Study program administration and reporting.
• Assist with scholarship administration and donor communications.
• Collaborate with Registrar, Student Accounts and HR on eligibility policies.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Financial aid process

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Time Clock Plus

Job description

Central Community College in Columbus is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to deliver accurate financial aid services to students and their families. You will advise on options, review applications, and manage scholarships in a compliant manner.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments and ongoing professional development to stay current with federal and state regulations.